Persevering by Giving Up
De reflects on the paradox of perseverance in the spiritual race. We win, not by trying harder or striving more, but by giving up and surrendering.
De reflects on the paradox of perseverance in the spiritual race. We win, not by trying harder or striving more, but by giving up and surrendering.
Today, I take up the shield of faith. My faith is in You and You alone.
Jo's reflection of this classic psalm blesses us with the reminder that our Shepherd is truly with us, providing for our needs and restoring us.
Today, I put on the sandals of the gospel of peace. I am available to You, Lord. Send me where You will.
Laura writes about sanctifying traumatic memories by finding Jesus in the darkness. "This I know to be true… Jesus has been with me, within me, at every moment of my life even in utter darkness, even when I had no awareness of His presence.
Today, I prepare myself for victory by putting on the breastplate of righteousness..
De reflects on the power of the Lord's Blessing & this truth - nothing that happens to us on Earth defines us, for we are His Beloved ones, now and forever!
Today, I prepare myself for victory by putting on the belt of truth.
Ever ask for prayers for a stressful situation that turns out to be "nothing?" Jo reminds us that perhaps it turned out to be nothing BECAUSE of the prayers being said.
O Lord, today I sing a song of thanksgiving and praise for all you do for me. Great is Your faithfulness!